In the absence of Pastor Mills, Councilmember St. Clair gave the invocation.

Item 2A was pulled from the Consent Agenda due to a clerical error made by the City Secretary, the error was found in the minutes for the City Council Meeting on February 4, 2025. The clerical error was presented to the Mayor and Council and the minutes have been corrected.

The minutes for the February 18, 2025 meeting are presented for consideration.

Staff Recommended Approval

The City entered into an agreement with the City of Lake Worth creating the Northwest Emergency Communications Center (NWECC), which answers emergency 9-1-1 and administrative calls for service and then dispatches those calls to officers in the field. These By-Laws establish the  authority of the NWECC, as well as the partner agency responsibilities, roles, guidelines and financial budgeting of the NWECC. Staff recommends Council approve the NWECC by-Laws

This item is a continuation from the February 18th meeting in which the City Council approved the Emergency Medical Services Inter-local Agreement with Fort Worth regarding ambulance services. Staff is requesting adoption of the Uniform EMS ordinance which is an exhibit of the EMS Inter-local agreement. A Uniform EMS Ordinance is currently in effect but the change from Medstar to the City of Fort Worth as the ambulance provider necessitates amendment from our currently adopted version to an updated version.

The police department was approved to purchase three (3) vehicles during the FY2024/25 budget process. The Saginaw Police Department  intends to purchase two 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe's for police patrol use through the Sheriff's Association of Texas contract. The third vehicle will be an unmarked vehicle for Criminal Investigations and will be purchased at a later time. The purchase of the two units will cost approximately $103,322 for the vehicles and roughly another $28,000 for equipment and up-fitting.

Staff recommends that council approve the purchase of two police Chevrolet Tahoe's through the Sheriff's Association of Texas contract.

Kathryn Jacob with SafeHaven shared an update on the organization's impact in Tarrant County, highlighting it's mission to protect domestic violence victims and hold offenders accountable.

Ms. Jacob presented the 2024 Impact Report and highlighted the organization's progress, including services provided to Saginaw residents.

Ms. Jacob reported to council that in 2023 SafeHaven served multiple Saginaw residents, 12 Families from Saginaw found refuge in the Fort Worth Shelter, Nearly 50 residents received non-residential support services, 8 Victims were part of the high-risk team and Zero intimate partner homicides.

Council asked about SafeHaven's services and how Saginaw could support its mission.

Ms. Jacob emphasized the importance of continued collaboration with law enforcement and community engagement to prevent domestic violence.

Mayor Flippo requested to add to the City of Saginaw website a page for local residents to find information regarding SafeHaven support and services.

Council did not take any action on this item.

DataVox has been selected to install Physical Security Systems, including cameras, alarm systems, and card reader access. Assistant City Manager Howell explained that the DataVox security system will be integrated with the Police department, City Hall building and the John Ed. Keeter building.

Mr. Howell informed the Council that the security system server would be housed at the Police Department to ensure centralized control point. He explained that integrating the system across multiple buildings would improve efficiency by streamlining access, reducing the need of multiple servers and security units and ultimately lowering costs.

Council discussed item and asked questions concerning the Security System in other city buildings.

The cost of this service including system hardware, devices, and installation is $204,641.36. Costs will be paid from 2022 bond project funds. Contract pricing is based on The Inter-local Purchasing System (TIPS) contract # 230105, valid thru May 31, 2028. Staff recommends approval.

Digital Resources Inc. has been selected to design, purchase, and install AV systems throughout the new Library & Senior Center. Digital Resources Inc will be providing state of the art equipment including, the multi-purpose rooms, study rooms, and conference room. Activity schedules and information monitors are planned in key areas of the Library and Senior Center.

Assistant City Manger Howell discussed the contract and warranty information along with representative Tommy Reyna with Digital Resources. Mr. Reyna explained the warranty time period, labor support and scheduling of equipment installation.

Council discussed item and asked Mr. Reyna questions concerning the Audio/Visual System, Equipment specifications and warranty.

The impact of the technology agreement is $722,315.00 and costs are budgeted in 2022 project bond fund. Digital Resources is registered as a HUB #2005124523. Prices on this contract are set by Buy Board Contract # 739-24, valid 06/01/2024 thru 05/31/2027. Staff recommends approval.

Councilmember Junkersfeld did not stay for this item due to a conflict of interest.